Centaurea scabiosa subsp. apiculata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Centaurea scabiosa subsp. apiculata is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Centaurea scabiosa, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Belarus, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Siberia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany
Base Species & Variations